Standing on the baseball diamond as the shortstop for the Peach Street Mudders, Bus Mercer has one major goal on his mind. He desperately wants to play well enough to be chosen for the highly competitive county all-star team. He knows he has the skills, but lately, his focus has been completely thrown off by a heavy secret he is carrying around. Recently, he made the decision to break a strict rule his parents set about riding his brand new bicycle. Now, an overwhelming feeling of guilt is following him everywhere, and it is starting to seriously affect his performance during the games. You will follow along as he struggles to field grounders and hit pitches while his conscience weighs him down. This relatable sports story tackles the tough challenge of making mistakes, dealing with the consequences, and learning how to make things right both on and off the field.